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KAE Skills

KAE Skills offer a wide range of courses, providing essential skills to help you in day to day life and in the work place. With courses available in English and Maths GCSE, Functional Skills, ESOL and EFL courses, plus work skills.

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ESOL courses

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses will help you with your spoken and written English, help you prepare to find a job or help you gain a Trinity ESOL qualification.

ESOL courses range from basic English through to higher levels: Pre-entry (Beginner), Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2.

You can study online or in person in one of our centres across Kent. You will learn the language you need for your daily life in Britain.

ESOL courses are open to:

  • European Union citizens
  • Refugees
  • Asylum seekers
  • Citizens and their family members who have lived in the UK for at least 3 years and have permission to live in the UK

ESOL courses are free if you receive certain benefits or are on a low wage. Contact us to find out if we can help you. Non-eligible students can study but an overseas fee is required. Your local centre can advise you on your eligibility.

Please note: these courses will require an initial assessment, regular attendance and self-study.

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Kent Adult Education English Maths & ESOL courses

English and Maths courses

KAE Skills can help you gain the English and Maths skills you need. We offer Everyday English and Maths courses, English and Maths GCSE courses and English and Maths Functional Skills courses. These courses are FREE* for eligible learners. (*Subject to eligibility criteria).

Everyday English and Maths courses

Everyday English and Maths are FREE* (*Subject to eligibility criteria) courses that teach adults the basics in English and Maths. They give extra support to help those with mild to moderate learning disabilities, difficulties or mental health challenges.

These courses give learners access to learning that is individualised and challenging, whilst meeting their needs.

Everyday English and Maths courses can be joined at any time of the year.

*Please note: These courses will require an initial assessment, regular attendance and self-study.

GCSE English Language and Maths courses

KAE Skills can help with FREE* GCSE English and Maths courses. (*Subject to eligibility criteria). These are ideal if you are looking to boost your CV, career advancement or to re-train for a change of job. They are also ideal if you want to learn skills to help your children with their homework.

Courses are designed to enable you to reach your full potential and to get the best grade possible.

Functional Skills English and Maths courses

Functional Skills English and Maths courses teach adults the essential skills needed to participate in life, learning and work, such as:

  • Building up skills
  • Gaining qualifications
  • Improving job prospects
  • Helping career progression

These courses are FREE* for eligible learners. (*Subject to eligibility criteria).

Find out more about KAE Skills courses